| In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas Contributor(s): Le Clezio, Jean-Marie Gustave (Author), Rodriguez, Richard (Author), Winningham, Geoff (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393315843 ISBN-13: 9780393315844 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1996 Annotation: In The Eye Of The Sun Mexican Fiestas is an illustrated book on the preparations and rituals of Mexican fiestas. From costume preparation to wood carving and flower weaving, to animal selection and its sacrifice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Photography | Photoessays & Documentaries - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Social Science | Holidays (non Religious) |
| Dewey: 394.269 |
| LCCN: 96032239 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 11.79" W x 9.05" (1.18 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The fiestas provide tangible links to the pre-Hispanic cultures of middle America, intertwining some of the great Pagan festivals of these ancient peoples with catholic ritual and tradition. In the Eye of the Sun is a remarkable visual chronicle of Mexican life. The book also includes an introduction by Richard Rodriguez and an essay by J.M.G. Le Clezio. |